Year 1 - HND Industrial Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- General Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Maths for science 1
- Statistics for science 1
- Lab Skills
- Graded Unit 1
Year 2 - HND Industrial Biotechnology - Base Catalysed Organometallic Chemistry
- Maths for Science 2
- Quality health and Safety
- Animal Plant & Cell Culture
- DNA & Genetics
- Protein Structure & Function
- Chemical Engineering Principles
- Heat Transfer
- Instrumental Techniques
- Aromatic Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Microbiological Techniques
- Chemical Engineering Applied Physical Chemistry
- Graded Unit 2
Year 3 - BSc Brewing and Distilling (after progressing to Heriot-Watt University) - Specialist courses in Food and Beverage Process Technology and Biotechnology.
Year 4 - BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling
Focuses on particular aspects of the industry, including: - Cereal Technology
- Yeast Biology and Fermentation
- Beer Maturation
- Distillation
- Quality
- Packaging Technology
- Commercial Aspects of Brewing and Distilling
An independent research project allows students to apply their knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme.
The University has a pilot plant brewery and distillery, which is used for teaching the practical aspects of the subject through project work.